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W-8BEN vs W-8BEN-E: What’s the Difference and Which Form Do You File?
Foreign payees often need a W-8 form before receiving U.S. payments. This article explains when to use W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E.
US Companies
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147c Letter: What It Is and How to Get One
This article explains how a non-U.S. founder gets a 147c EIN verification letter from the IRS.
US Companies
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Incorporation
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Forms of Legal Presence of Foreign Companies in the United States
A founder’s guide to what actually creates a US business presence, and why registering a US trademark isn’t it.
Trademarks
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The Difference Between Bona Fide Use and Token Use in US Trademarks
Why a single sale can either establish a trademark or quietly fail to — and what actually separates real commercial use from a filing built to lose in court.
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